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Best Western Saluki Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel in Carbondale with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Best Western Saluki Inn offers comfort and convenience near a train station. Start your day with a free breakfast buffet, unwind in the arcade, or swim in the indoor pool. Helpful staff, laundry facilities, and express check-out make this an ideal base for exploring the area.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry

Room options

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View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

3 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Sofabed, Pet Friendly Room, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 7

2 Double Beds, Mobility Accessible, Roll in Shower, Microwave and Refrigerator, High Speed Internet Access, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Pet Friendly Room, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 2

King Room With Mobility Accessible Bathtub-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, 2 Room, Sofabed, 2 Flat Screen Tvs, Microwave And Refrigerator, Pet Friendly Room

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Pet Friendly Room, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Sofabed, Pet Friendly Room, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

Accessible-1 King, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, Pet Friendly Room, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wifi, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Accessible-2 Double, Mobility Accessible, Roll In Shower, Pet Friendly Room, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Map
801 N Giant City Rd, Carbondale, IL, 62902

What's nearby

  • Southern Illinois Healthcare - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • African American Museum of Southern Illinois - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The Science Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Southern Illinois University - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Memorial Hospital of Carbondale - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Carbondale Station - 8 min drive
  • Marion, IL (MWA-Williamson County Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Best Western Saluki Inn

Hotel near a train station
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities at Best Western Saluki Inn. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour gym.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a TV in the lobby, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine, and laundry services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 65 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Indoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per day (maximum USD 100 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 20 per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 20.00 per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 20 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, and guests under 17 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool with adult supervision

Property is also known as

BEST WESTERN Saluki
BEST WESTERN Saluki Carbondale
BEST WESTERN Saluki Inn
BEST WESTERN Saluki Inn Carbondale
Saluki Inn
Best Western Saluki Hotel Carbondale
Best Western Saluki Inn Hotel
Best Western Saluki Inn Carbondale
Best Western Saluki Inn Hotel Carbondale

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Saluki Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Best Western Saluki Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 20 per day and a fee of USD 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Saluki Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Best Western Saluki Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western Saluki Inn located?

Situated in Carbondale, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Southern Illinois Healthcare, African American Museum of Southern Illinois, and The Science Center. Southern Illinois University and Railroaders Memorial are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Best Western Saluki Inn Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 369 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Amenities
Very clean nice place to stay. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay great food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for what we needed it to be
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James Sedell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a cool stay for a small town
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Leonard

Liked: Amenities
Room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and pleasant, our stay was fantastic for as short notice as we had to get this room. The staff also helped me print something out that I needed for an event I was in town for, as I'd printed too small and they were so gracious to assist. Thank you all again for our stay, we'll see you next time we are in town to visit family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value

Rooms are decent and clean. The breakfast is typical hotel breakfast with plenty of options. Good value for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to SIU. Nothing special, but it was comfortable and I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cecil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was good experience staying at the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. Clean, comfortable and friendly staff. Was nice to have the sports bar on site.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Terrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pretty decent stay. Breakfast was good. The pool was cold and there was no carpet in the room. However the service and hospitality made me forget my concerns.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean and updated
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All the rooms smelled like animals.. the pool was absolutely disgusting.. we stayed 2 days there cause room was booked ahead of time didn’t have a choice.. as soon as I got to door I wanted to leave.. never stayin there again that’s for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly, check-in/out was easy, hotel was clean and quiet. I will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

PADRAIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay there frequently the place is always clean and the staff is always friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Velisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the 2nd stay at this hotel ande andy family are always delighted at the cleanliness and the kindness of the staff. The breakfast is the standard yet decent. I co.r to visit my family in Carbondale frequently and this is our new go to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Damon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice, check in was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s clean, comfy & they had our room ready early!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They need walk in showers with metal rails...there was no rails anywhere.....
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds are comfortable the shower was amazing! Pool was nice I didnt like no hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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